A Glastonbury mum has shared the story of her son's act of heroism after he smashed the window of a speeding car to stop it ploughing into a group of people.

Jo Niinemae's son Andrew, 34, suffered horrific injuries to his leg and cuts to his arm after trying to save a group of people outside a pub in Cardiff.

His wife Rhia told Wales Online that he smashed the driver's window and pulled the steering wheel when he saw it careering towards people. He managed to stop it hitting the pub-goers, but sustained injuries himsef.

It happened in the early hours of Saturday, June 30, just after midnight.

Andrew Niinemae is now recovering in hospital (Image: Jo Niinemae)

Jo drove to Cardiff early on Saturday morning, after receiving a text from her other son, who Andrew contacted from the ambulance.

She said the car subsequently hit another car, trapping her son's legs. The bumper of the car came off with the force of the impact.

"His injuries were horrific with huge lacerations on his leg and arm, resulting in emergency surgery.

"The security lady at the pub saved his life as he saved many lives himself. To her we will be eternally grateful.

"He has a long recovery process ahead but he is lucky to be alive."

Andrew's leg will take a long time to heal. He is currently in hospital in Cardiff (Image: Jo Niinemae)

What happened?

South Wales Police said officers attended the Royal Oak Pub in Whitchurch following reports of a dark coloured vehicle being driving "deliberately at speed" at a group of people just after 12.30am on Saturday, June 30. They are continuing to investigate the incident.

A spokeswoman said: "It would appear that the offending vehicle then collided with a parked taxi, leaving a trail of debris behind, before leaving the scene at speed.

"As a result of the incident, a 34-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury and he has now been discharged from the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff."

She said efforts are still being made to contact the registered keeper of the vehicle.

Detective Inspector Paul Raikes from Cardiff West CID said: "This was a shocking incident that has left one man with a very nasty leg injury and understandably overwhelmed by what has happened.

"A full investigation is underway to identify and arrest those responsible.

"We would appeal for anyone with information to come forward and would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV , dash cam or mobile phone footage of the incident."

Cardiff councillor for Whitchurch Michael Phillips said: "It is concerning to hear of another incident in the village. My best wishes go out to Andrew and hope that he makes a full recovery."

The Welsh Ambulance Service also attended the incident.

A spokesperson said: "We were called Saturday June 30, 2018 at approximately 12.45am to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, in Cardiff.

"We responded with one rapid response vehicle, one emergency ambulance with support from a Medserve doctor, where one male patient was taken to the University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff."

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number *239248.

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